469 salad see Recipes

diagonal slices (1/4 in. thick ) baguette (about 1/4 of an 8-oz. loaf), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled, lemon juice, canned anchovy fillets, drained and minced (optional), worcestershire, egg yolks (see notes ), romaine lettuce (1 large or 2 small heads), rinsed , crisped, and large leaves torn into large pieces (leave small inner leaves whole), freshly shredded parmesan cheese, fresh-ground pepper, radishes, stemmed and rinsed, marinated fresh anchovies (optional; see notes )

oranges (about 2 1/2 in. wide, 2 1/2 lb. total; see notes ), white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, mild red onion (6 oz.), peeled and sliced (see notes ), fresh mint leaves, chopped cilantro, salt, black olives such as nicoise or kalamata, fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

romaine lettuce (whole leaves or torn in pieces), extra virgin olive oil, french bread, cubed 1/2 inch pieces, garlic cloves, peeled, anchovy fillets, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar or 1 tsp wine vinegar, fresh ground black pepper, coarse sea salt, eggs , coddled see how to coddle below, grated parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, shaved

crouton (see directions below ), coddled egg (see directions below ), chopped garlic (1 to 2 medium cloves with inner green germ removed), anchovy fillet, mashed, coarse salt, lemon, drops worcestershire sauce, extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided (parmigiano reggiano), head romaine lettuce , hearts and tender leaves only, fresh coarse ground black pepper

shrimp (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined, tequila, freshly grated orange zest, freshly grated lime zest, salt, red red onion, creamy lime-chile dressing (see recipe link above), torn romaine lettuce, endives, cored and torn into pieces (2 cups), orange, peeled and cut into segments, ripe hass avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, lime juice (see tip ), extra-virgin olive oil, lime wedges

cooked bacon, cut into large pieces, avocado, peeled, sliced , cut into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, halved or 2 cups roma tomatoes, diced, feta cheese, crumbled, cooked chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch slices (see below for great recipe option), vinaigrette dressing (see below for option), coarsely chopped romaine lettuce

asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, navel oranges (see notes ), vegetable oil, fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (see notes ), shredded cabbage, cubed cooked chicken, avocado, cubed, green onions (including green tops), sliced diagonally, toasted sesame seeds

baby spinach, chopped, head iceberg lettuce or 1 small head of romaine, chopped, sweet onion, diced, creamy blue cheese, chopped into small pieces (the creamier the blue cheese for this, the better), sweet apple , like gala or pacific rose, core removed and apple diced (i leave the skin on - it s good for you!) - sprinkle the diced apple with fruit fresh to prevent browning, pecans, chopped (you may toast the pecans, or candy them, if you prefer - to candy them, see my recipe for banana cream pie supreme with caramelized pecans), poppy seed dressing in the blender (posted separately), or our favorite bottled poppy seed dressing is marie s, available in the produce dept.

red potatoes, boiled with skin , peeled when cool, garlic ring sausage, diced (see note ), bacon, thick cut (drain well ), tomatoes, seeded and chopped, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, dill pickles, drained and minced, onions, minced, fresh parsley, minced, chives, chopped or 1 tbsp green onion, mayonnaise , plus more if needed, miracle whip , pluse more if needed (see note)

sliced cooked snails (see note ) or 4 cups conch (see note), olive oil, mixed italian herb seasoning, diced carrot, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, salt & freshly ground black pepper, boston lettuce leaves, lemon wedge

head of cabbage, shredded, fresh bean sprouts, sliced fresh white mushrooms, almonds, toasted (see tip ), raw sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, toasted (see tip ), green onions, chopped, cooking oil (or olive), white vinegar, soy sauce, granulated sugar, salt, pepper, instant chicken-flavored ramen noodles, dry chow mein noodles

fish sauce (see note ) or 1 1/2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, head iceberg lettuce, halved, cored and thinly sliced, canola oil, divided, sirloin steaks, trimmed and thinly sliced, jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, orange, peel and white pith removed, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped dry roasted peanuts

asparagus spears, peeled and cut 1 inch, carrot, thin sliced, broccoli floret, sliced yellow squash or 1 cup sliced zucchini, tomato, cubed, fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, celery rib, thin sliced, scallions, thinly sliced, pine nuts (optional), minced dill, fresh tortellini, see note or 1 lb sweet potato, gnocci see note, garlic cloves, diced fine, fresh lemon juice or 3 tbsp rose s lime juice, red wine vinegar or 1 tbsp red wine, olive oil (optional), sugar, salt or 1/2 tsp no, fresh ground pepper

almonds, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained, rosemary blossoms, purple or pink dianthus petals, chopped fresh lavender blossoms (see notes ) or 2 1/4 tsp dried lavender, salt and pepper

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold butter , cut into pieces, chopped italian parsley, sliced fresh chives, chopped fresh tarragon, buttermilk, chopped red onion (optional; see notes ), mayonnaise, lemon juice, coarse-grain mustard, cooked tiny shrimp, chopped celery (optional; see notes ), salt and pepper

salmon steaks (see note in description), olive oil, balsamic glaze (see recipe below or buy your favorite glaze), salt, pepper, green beans, trimmed (the original recipe uses both yellow and green beans), pine nuts, toasted, tomatoes, parsley , torn, mint leaves , torn, feta cheese, crumbled, walnut oil, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, sugar, garlic clove, crushed

extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, garlic, chopped onion, finely chopped, cider vinegar, salt, sugar, mexican oregano (see note ), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, green chilies, mild ,roasted (any combo of your choice of anaheim, new mexico or poblanos), red bell pepper , roasted, green bell pepper , roasted, yellow bell pepper , roasted, cotija cheese or aged monterey jack cheese, crumbled or shredded,to taste (see note), romaine lettuce or other sturdy lettuce leaf (to garnish)

russet potato, cucumber , thinly sliced in a tsp of salt (see directions), sweet onion, thinly sliced (see directions ), yellow mustard (a touch of dijon mustard is also nice), ham slices, cut into small squares (sandwich meat slices), mayonnaise (i use kewpie brand or miracle whip), fuji apple (about 1/8 inch slices)